- Reports of unidentified drones near Dublin during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent visit have been confirmed as part of a "coordinated threat" by Ireland’s Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan.
- Minister O’Callaghan stated the incident was not the work of an amateur and suspected it was intended to exert pressure on EU and Ukrainian interests.
- The drones were spotted flying around Dublin Airport late last Monday night, coinciding with Mr Zelensky’s plane landing.
- Irish police (Gardai) are investigating the matter, with the Special Detective Unit collaborating with Defence Forces and international partners, and a comprehensive report is expected for the Taoiseach.
- Taoiseach Micheal Martin linked the incident to a "significant escalation" of "hybrid attacks" against EU member states, believed to originate in Russia, prompting Ireland to increase its defence capabilities.
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